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[heidi]

Dear Cassie, Josh and Ruby,

Your friends in fandom have chipped in about two thousand dollars towards your computer replacements. We're not all the way there yet, but we're pretty close, and with what people have said they're sending via snail mail, we're close to 2250.00.

Cassie, you told me this morning that among the other things stolen were Star Wars toys in their original packaging, which Ruby had gathered for the kids section of the hospital where she's a resident. As of the now, any excess donations above and beyond what's needed for the computers will go to replacing the stolen toys, so those kids in hospital can have some diversionary fun.

How's that sound?

Love,
Heidi, on behalf of some 300 people, whose email addys will be in a spreadsheet for y'all tomorrow.

Comments

[longtimegone]

Such a fantastic idea!

It's nice to see people chip in to help friends in need. <3<3

[zhonnika.livejournal.com]

I wish I was able to donate right now. This kind of stuff just chokes me up :((

[longtimegone]

I know dude. I was just telling Heidi, "Three laptops PLUS stealing toys from kids in a hospital at Christmas? I'd hate to see what karma has in store for the thieving bastards" o_O

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

And I repeat: HOLY CRAP.

Dude, if fandom mobilised properly, I'm pretty sure we could conquer a couple of small nations.

We'll just tell everyone that "that's where the badficcers live!"

[sundancekid.livejournal.com]

Dude, if fandom mobilised properly, I'm pretty sure we could conquer a couple of small nations.

Don't suggest it. We've finally managed to use our powers for good, not evil - no need to backslide. ;)

[longtimegone]

hahaha! Our power when motivated is rather terrifying isn't it? (in a good way of course)

[airemay.livejournal.com]

It is times like this when fandom makes me smile, a lot.

[(Anonymous)]

I just sent a bit for the cause. I would like to suggest that if there is any left over on this fund drive, it be put towards that freaking ipod Cassie has wanted since forever. Ohhhh, or better just start an ipod fund. A little something to distract from the pain of losing her work.
Later, theFrey

[nightfalltwen.livejournal.com]

Me too

*wipes tear*

[dreamstigmata.livejournal.com]

i think cassie got an ipod for her birthday or maybe even last christmas. hmmm...

[dreamstigmata.livejournal.com]

if i paypal monies on friday, is that too late? :( my bank account has $3.16 in it right now, heh.

[meggitymeg.livejournal.com]

I believe the donation deadline is December 19, so you should be fine. :))

[zhonnika.livejournal.com]

OH absolutely >:0 But then I've heard of people STEALING TOYS from cars this time of year as well. I just don't understand. Maybe I'm not supposed to.

And I've never told you before, but I love that icon. It makes me smile.

[kokopoko.livejournal.com]

Could you not send the final list of contributors just yet? I am waiting for my commission check to show up in two weeks. Then I can donate.

[longtimegone]

Hee! Thanks! I get more comments on it than any icon I have ever had. MR is hilarious, not to mention Teh Sex. See this icon for details. ;))

And I'm okay with not understand what makes people do stuff like that.

[ashkitty.livejournal.com]

Is there a way to pitch in specifically for the toys? I'm not knocking the fandom's generosity, but I'm not so keen on helping buy someone a new computer when I keep getting shutoff notices for the electricity, but I'd like to pitch in a few bucks toward toys for sick kids. :)

[prettyveela.livejournal.com]

I'm choked up right now. This is beautiful man. *wipes tear*

As for the Star Wars stuff it's lucky that I have a contact who deals in that so I'll contact him tomorrow.

[whalewars.livejournal.com]

Toys? TOYS?!

People are horrible. I'm glad to hear that so much money has been raised (and I'm sure more will be in the next few days as people continue to check Cassie's LJ) and am about to move some stuff around so that I have enough money in my account to donate via PayPal.

If I may be so forward as to ask: at which hospital is Heidi a resident at? You see, I'm planning on being in the NY/NJ area 3.5 weeks starting next Friday, and I already planned on bringing tons of stuff (winter coats, toys, books) to donate to some drives in which my sister (who lives in the city) participates in. If the toys don't need to be anything specific, I'd be willing to bring plenty more with me - plus, I live in Michigan where everything seems to be cheaper than NY.

[aegeus.livejournal.com]

Yeah she did, and luckily it was with her when all this happened so it wasn't stolen.

Also, love your icon. ;)

[amoeba-j.livejournal.com]

I just am catching up on my flist and saw the original post too -- it's amazing to see fandom's powers used "for good"...especially since I've seen other fandoms jerked around in similar situations.

You are amazing for doing this, Heidi!!! If I had even $0.05 left after my utilities this month, I'd send it, but I am already $$$ short this month and next.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

That's the wiggy thing about this month as a time for something like this. On one level, it's good because of holiday discounts, and on another, everyone is pretty stretched thin because of preexisting life-and-hols commitments. I know the good wishes are all appreciated.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

It's totally fine - given the add-on for the toys, it looks like we'll be collecting thru xmas, at least.

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

There will be tomorrow or tues. I'm waiting on rubydebrazier to share the address info...

[heidi8.livejournal.com]

Wow, that would be amazing.

I guess I shouldn't use my George Lucas Is Stupid - Throw Rocks At Him icon this week?